Mango Yogurt Dessert

Barcode 5057967395521

Yes — Mango Yogurt Dessert is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), natural flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and colour (curcumin) used as a coloring additive. These extracted/industrial additives classify the food as ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like yogurt, sugar, fruit, and juices from concentrate.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

low fat yogurt (milk)

A dairy product from milk with reduced fat content. Contains live cultures in many brands.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

mango (44%)
OK

passion fruit juice (from concentrate)
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

mango juice (from concentrate)
OK

acidity regulator: concentrated lemon juice
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
UPF

curcumin (color)

Orange-yellow natural pigment extracted from turmeric (Curcuma longa), used as a food colourant.

Common questions about Mango Yogurt Dessert

Is Mango Yogurt Dessert ultra-processed?

Yes — Mango Yogurt Dessert is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA, including modified maize starch (a chemically modified starch used as a thickener/stabilizer), natural flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and colour (curcumin) used as a coloring additive. These extracted/industrial additives classify the food as ultra-processed, even though it also contains basic ingredients like yogurt, sugar, fruit, and juices from concentrate.

Which ingredients in Mango Yogurt Dessert are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Mango Yogurt Dessert as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, natural flavouring, curcumin (color). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.